Cattle Competition

If you are entering online, you are agreeing to the BAS Show Rules and Regulations and the entry is accepted as signed.
Please ensure you include a completed and signed Waiver and Johnes Disease Declaration Cattle Health Statement

Rules of Entry

1.   All exhibits must be registered in the Calf Register or Herd book of the particular show.
2.   Inspection of tattoos or photos may be made by the Society.
3.   All cattle must be secured by a halter. Poll exhibits or any partially or wholly de-horned exhibits must be securely tied by both an effective collar of neck rope and halter, at all times when not under immediate and effective control of an attendant. All bulls under one year must be secured by the nose when being led, and all bulls of 1 year and over must be rung.
4.   In the Breed section, all females must be fitted with a nose grip when being led.
5.   Ages of all cattle taken as at show day.
6.   In breeds with small numbers the Show Society reserves the right to limit the awarding of broad ribbons.
7.   Animals that enter the Special Interbred Paid class must be judged in their age classes first.
8.   Primary producers are required to have their own public liability insurance.

South Western Region of VAS Ltd Beef and Dairy Most Successful Competitor
$100 prize money will be awarded to the Exhibitor who exhibits the most Beef/Dairy Interbreed Champions in one season of the South Western Region of VAS Ltd Shows. This award will be presented at the 2026 South Western Group Final.

The Cattle section would like to thank the following sponsors
Straw for cattle bedding (donated by Graeme Brown)
Ribbons awarded to Beef and Dairy

Any Dairy Cattle
Judging to start at approximately 10:30am

Junior Classes

Class 1508 - Heifer under 6 months

Class 1509 - Heifer under 12 months

Class 1519 - Heifer 14 - 20 months

Senior Classes

Class 1513 - Cow over 30 months (in Milk)

Any Beef Cattle

Judging to start at approximately 11:30 am

Junior Classes Bull

Class 1506 - Reserve Champion Exhibit - Under 15 Beef

Parental or guardian written consent required.

Sponsored by: Malcom and Heather MacDonald

1st & 2nd Parador and Junior Judges 15 to 25 to Qualify for Melbourne Royal Show

Class 1515 - Bull under 14 Months

Class 1520 - Cow 20 - 30 Months

Senior Classes Bull

Class 1517 - Bull under 20 months

Junior Classes Heifer

Class 1528 Heifer under 14 months

Class 1510 Heifer 14-24 months

Senior Classes Cow

Class 1511 - Cows 20 months (Dry)

Class 1512 - Cows under 30 months (in Milk)

Class 1521 - Cows Over 30 months

Class 1514 - Best Vessel Heifer or Cow

Class 1522 - Group of 3, both sexes

Group, VAS Junior Judging & Junior Parader

Class 1525 - Junior Parader Competition

Enter on show day

(Must be aged between 15 and 25 years on 1 May in the year of the State final and must reside in Victoria)

1st & 2nd Paraders and Junior Judges 15 to 25 qualify for Melbourne Royal Show

Interbreed Classes

Class 1500 - Group of 3